förstörda

Förstörda is a Swedish indie pop duo formed in Stockholm in 2010. The group consists of vocalist and guitarist Erik Björkman and keyboardist and producer Sofia Larsson. Their name, which translates to “destroyed” in English, reflects the emotionally raw themes that permeate their music. The pair met while studying music at the University of Gothenburg and began recording their first EP in a shared apartment before securing a contract with the independent label Inifrån.

The duo’s debut album, titled Vinterljus, was released in 2012 to critical acclaim. It included the single “Sista dagsljus,” which charted in the Swedish Top 40 and earned the band a nomination for the Swedish Grammy Award in the Best New Artist category. Förstörda followed with a second album, Tidens Spår, in 2014, showing a shift toward more atmospheric synth arrangements and introspective lyrics. A third studio release, Nattfall, came out in 2016 and was praised for its cinematic soundscape and vocal harmonies.

Förstörda has performed extensively across Scandinavia, appearing at festivals such as Malmöfestivalen, Loppet Open Air, and the Scandinavian Folk Music Conference. They have also collaborated with Swedish artists Poppe Clayton and The Swedish Kings. Despite a modest commercial profile, the duo has cultivated a devoted fanbase through frequent touring, limited edition vinyl releases, and an active presence on social media. Their style has been described as a blend of melancholic pop, dream pop, and subtle electronica, and they continue to explore themes of loss, memory, and renewal in their continued artistic output.